Pala'au State Park

Highway 47, Hoolehua, HI

Scenic overview of historic Kalalupapa to which persons with Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) were once banished. Short trail leads to a phallic st... Read More

Iao Valley State Monument

'Iao Valley Rd, Hwy 32, Wailuku, HI

A paved 0.6 mile walk provides a scenic viewpoint of Kuka‘emoku (Ê»Iao Needle), an erosional feature which abruptly rises 1200 feet from the ... Read More

Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline

8751-9057 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI

A 1-mile hike (one-way) along a paved roadway leads to a lookout atop a headland above the historic MakapuÊ»u lighthouse (the lighthouse itself is ... Read More

Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site

1200 Kailua Rd., Kailua, HI

It’s 1750. Kailua is the political seat of power for the district of Ko’olaupoko and a favored place of the OÊ»ahu chiefs for its abund... Read More

Diamond Head State Monument

Diamond Head Road at 18th Ave., Honolulu, HI

The unique profile of Diamond Head (LÄ“‘ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recogni... Read More

Wa'ahila Ridge State Recreation Area

Ruth Place, Honolulu, HI

Wildland picnicking on a Norfolk Island pine forested ridge with fine views of Manoa and Palolo valleys. Enjoy hardy family hiking in the forest re... Read More

Nu'uanu Pali State Wayside

Nuuanu Pali Drive, Honolulu, HI

Impressive view of windward OÊ»ahu from brink of pali (cliffs) at 1200 feet elevation in the Ko’olau Range. Winds are usually so strong that ... Read More

Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside

Round Top Dr, Honolulu, HI

Forested area on a cinder cone close to downtown Honolulu. Lookout provides sweeping view of southern O’ahu from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor... Read More

Royal Mausoleum State Monument

2261 Nu'uanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI

The Royal Mausoleum State Monument is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. It includes members of the Kamehameha and Kalakaua Dynasties with their... Read More

He'eia State Park

46-465 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI

HeÊ»eia State Park is a coastal site with picnicking and good views of KaneÊ»ohe Bay and HeÊ»eia Fishpond. Community programs are available as well... Read More

Iolani Palace State Monument

364 S King St, Honolulu, HI

‘Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue that tells of a... Read More

Makena State Park

5900 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI

Scenic wildland beach park characterized by prominent cinder cone Pu‘u Ola‘i and large white sand beach. Swimming during calm seas, bod... Read More

Sand Island State Recreation Area

1499 Sand Island Pkwy, Honolulu, HI

Sand Island State Recreation Area offers weekends-only shoreline camping within a heavily industrialized area very close to the urban core of Honol... Read More

Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area

Aiea Heights Drive, Aiea, HI

Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area is a 384-acre park located approximately 12 miles from Waikiki. Keaïwa Heiau is located at the park entry. ... Read More

Ahupua'a O Kahana State Park

52-222 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaaawa, HI

AhupuaÊ»a Ê»O Kahana State Park is located on the windward side of O’ahu, between Kane’ohe and LaÊ»ie, and 26 miles from Honolulu. Kaha... Read More

Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area

Waipoli Road, Kula, HI

Camping and lodging (one cabin) within the fog belt of the Kula Forest Reserve at 6200 foot elevation. Extensive trail system in the forest reserve... Read More

Aiea Bay State Recreation Area

Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI

Along the banks of Pearl Harbor’s East Loch, the park offers picnicking opportunities and views of Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. The... Read More

Kaumahina State Wayside

Hana Highway, Haiku, HI

Forested rest stop with exotic plants. Picnicking and scenic viewpoint of northeast Maui coastline. No drinking water. (7.8 acres) Read More

La'ie Point State Wayside

55-44 Naupaka St, Laie, HI

Scenic views of offshore sea arch and island seabird sanctuary. Good shore fishing from sea cliffs at the point. ACTIVITIESFishingSightseeingFACIL... Read More

Wailua Valley State Wayside

14560 Hana Hwy, Haiku, HI

Viewpoint of Ke‘anae Valley and Ko‘olau Gap in Haleakala’s rim, and of Wailua Village with taro lo‘i fields. (1.5 acres) Read More

Best State Parks around Hoolehua, HI